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A ground-breaking book argues for the Roman influence in Ireland. Drawing upon fresh archaeological research, some of which was kept secret until recently, Roman Ireland provides a fresh reconsideration of this subject, highlighting the common Indo-European roots of Roman and Irish culture. It outlines the early influence of Latin on the Irish language, the Roman contribution to the shaping of Irish art and the crucial function of trade in opening new contacts between the Irish and Roman worlds. The influence of Rome on social life, metallurgy, craftsmanship, and farming is also discussed. Finally, new insights are provided on the importance of Christianization as a vehicle of Romanization in Ireland and the likely occurrence of at least one Roman military invasion of Ireland.
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About the Author:
Vittorio Di Martino is a native of Rome. He lived and worked in Ireland for ten years before moving to Switzerland. While ancient Rome has been the focus of his classical studies, his time in Ireland and Switzerland provided an opportunity to study the Celtic world and its contacts with the Mediterranean world.
Review:
"Archaeologists divided over claims Romans invaded Ireland. Irish Times, January 1996 'Readily digestible and enjoyable' Irish Independent 'A treasury of fascinating facts, challenge to conventional thinking' Ireland On Sunday 'Has a tantalising quality' The Irish Sword 'Intriguing' Sunday Tribune 'For anyone interested in Roman or Irish history an attractively-written study' Choice 'There is much worth considering here' Ireland Galway Historical & Archaeological Society"
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- PublisherCollins Pr
- Publication date2006
- ISBN 10 1905172192
- ISBN 13 9781905172191
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number2
- Number of pages218
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